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CRISIS FUEL AND HOME HEATING FUEL ASSISTANCE | NEKCA

253 Gail Street, Canaan, VT 05903

Eligibility

Crisis Fuel: Income Guidelines Apply; Household has a quarter of a tank of fuel or less, and/or a utility disconnect notice; "After Hours Crisis Fuel Assistance" for Weekends/Holidays Crisis Fuel: Same requirements as above, plus at least one member of household is a "vulnerable population" member (age 60 or older, under age 6, or is a recipient of federal disability benefit)

Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm Wednesday: 10:00am-6:00pm Hours May Vary
8022667134

Voice - Information & Services

8023347316

Voice - Information & Services | Crisis Fuel

8663317741

Voice - Toll Free | Crisis Fuel Weekends, Holidays

8556635224

Voice - Information & Services | 1-855-6-NEKCA-4

8022669680

Fax - FAX

https://nekcavt.org/msm_mega_menu/heat-utility-assistance/

Service area

Essex county, Vermont

Description

Works with households to resolve emergencies involving home heat and electrical disconnection notices using programs and funds available and helps with applications. Electric heat assistance is limited to households with primary heat source of electricity or electricity that is essential to keeping other types of heating systems operational. The Wood Warms Program provides two free cords of wood to eligible households that heat entirely with wood or that supplement their primary heat source by burning wood.

Last Assured

01/21/2026

Providing organization

NEKCA

NEKCA (Northeast Kingdom Community Action) is a regional community action agency that provides low-income residents in Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans Counties with a continuum of case management services, advocacy, and assistance services to support economic independence. Community services include emergency food shelves; emergency fuel assistance; homeless service; homelessness prevention; free tax filing assistance; budget counseling; holiday assistance, as well as youth services.